I am currently looking at patterns that use texture & contrasting colours. I have used basket rib stitch in this design. This design looks like weaved knitting, with little blobs of pink poking through the work.

The stitches that are used in this pattern is knit, purl & slip stitches. The slip stitches create the weave effect.

This is my little bridesmaid doll. If knitted with 2.25mm knitting needles (US size 2) she will only be 11.5cm tall. You can knit with 3mm needles if you prefer, the doll will be 13.5cms tall.

We have had two Royal weddings this year in the UK, so I have based my design around the bridesmaid dresses that were worn on these days.

The legs, body & head is knitted all in one. The arms do not require toy stuffing. The belt uses alternating stitches of green & pink. The head dress uses picot stitch to show off the green & pink stitches.

I have used the green & pink wool to do simple embroidery.

The pattern is very simple to knit and the colours can be changed if required.

I am currently looking at patterns that use texture and contrasting colours. I have used a twisted knit tweed stitch in this design. Of course, thinking about the colours of a tweed pattern, I have used a light brown and green to reflect the history behind tweed.

It is believed that tweed originates from Scotland, used as farmer's clothing. It is later recognised as a style used for hunting wear for the gentry & royalty.

The stitches used in this pattern are: knit, purl & knit into the stitch below. This knitting into the stitch below, creates the twist in the pattern.

I love knitting motifs into my designs and I know from talking to people about knitting that they like to learn new skills. So, my bookmark designs are short projects with new skills, but quick enough to make something for yourself, or as a gift. It is also a great way to use up your scraps of wool or recycle wool. They would make brilliant quick knits for community craft stalls.

As we remember 100 years of the end of WWI in the UK, on November 11th 2018, I thought using a poppy design would be suitable.

I have used three colours and the wool is weaved into the back of the work, like Fair Isle knitting. The bookmark is made up of two pieces and sewn together. It is knitted on 3mm knitting needles, so not too thick for a book. There is a chart of the motif that comes with this pattern.

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Etsy

About Me

Knitting and stitching is my passion.
I love the texture of wool, I enjoy the repetitiveness of knitting and I love creating dolls from a variety of inspiration. I have combined my interest of historical and national costume into my doll designs. My dolls are based on Grodnertal/ Dutch Wooden Dolls.
My needlework designs are based on art, my biggest influence is Folk Art/ Naïve Art. I take my inspiration from history, costume, personal experience, nature and art.
My work is completely original and my designs are simple to make. All my knitting patterns are worked flat, with two needles, but they are easy enough to knit on the round.
I hope you enjoy looking at my patterns, as much as I enjoy designing them.
Jo x